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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives:

  • The conservation of biological diversity;
  • The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity;
  • The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

The Convention on Biological Diversity was inspired by the world community's growing commitment to sustainable development. It represents a dramatic step forward in the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

The full text of the convention can be found here.

Source(s): https://www.cbd.int/history/

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